The Winona Afghan Support Network (WASN) is beyond grateful that one of our families from Afghanistan has recently been reunited in Winona. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. We continue our reunification efforts for two other Afghanistan families currently living in Winona and we are asking for your support. Read the story about […]
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Thanks to the Winona Post for featuring the stories of these resilient and amazing community members! Read the article here and click here to make a donation! Thanks to all the people who helped make this happen. With warmth and Gratitude.
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After almost three long years, Hussain and his family from Afghanistan have been reunited! Stay tuned to hear more of their story and ways you can offer support. In the meantime, below are some heartfelt observations from Gay Mortensen, a WASN member, of the family's reunion at the airport last night. ______________________ It was very
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Thanks so much to Sharon Mansur for the recent kite making workshop at the Winona Arts Center. The Motion State project is made possible by a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and The Cedar Tree Project.
Celebrating with a NA toast another set of asylums granted for our newcomers from Afghanistan! Thank you to the Winona community for your continued support. Onward!
“To me the best way to respond to that darkness is to do something radically in the opposite direction. Something that builds community and builds bridges instead of causing division and strife.” – Jerry Windley-Daoust Read the full article here.
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Thanks to the Winona Senior High School students for bringing the fun yesterday and making a cricket game happen! And thanks to the Afghan community for showing us how it's done. Here's to more games and learning in the future!
